April sees the start of baseball season, not just in Wisconsin, but across the United States. For Wisconsinites, this is a time to start celebrating the Milwaukee Brewers. Or, as we lovingly call them, the Brew Crew.

Reading about the people who immigrated to Wisconsin during it’s pioneer years (1800s-1890s) is an interesting read. I’ve come across plenty of factoids that would impress people at cocktail parties. For instance, Wisconsin’s main industry in its early days as a state wasn’t cheese; it was lead and lumber. I touch a little on it,Continue reading Recipe: Cheesy Potato and Bratwurst Casserole